What We Can Learn from the Rosenwald Schools
Stories of the extraordinary resilience of black communities bear revisiting today as we grapple with renewed outrage at ongoing issues of equality and equity.
2020’s Spike in Urban Homicides Should Not Be a Mystery
Some in the media suggest the spike is simply another downside of the pandemic. There would appear to be another explanation.
The Deeply Flawed Racism Index
Robert Jones’s index is not a measure of racism, let alone white supremacy.
Joe Biden’s Embrace of Cardi B
Whether or not Biden should condemn Cardi B, how can he justify embracing her?
Which Black Lives Matter?
When the police pull back, violent crime — against blacks — spikes.
Racial Disparities and the Pandemic: Looking Past the Rhetoric of ‘Racism’
The virus has affected different groups at different rates, but the reasons are more complicated than the media are letting on.
Who Is the Inheritor of Obama’s Racial-Policy Legacy?
As things stand now, Obama’s race-related policies are much closer to Trump’s than to those of most major Democratic presidential contenders.
Understanding the Momentous Decision of Israel’s Arab Joint List
The List’s support of Benny Gantz for PM reflects the improving fortunes of Israel’s Arabs and their desire to further integrate into Israeli society.
The Hate-Crime Spike in New York City Has Nothing to Do with White Supremacy
Anti-Semitic assaults are adding up, but city authorities don’t seem interested.